India, April 9 -- Kosovo's recent parliamentary election - conducted peacefully and inclusively - marked a significant step in its democratic development, the UN's top envoy said on Tuesday, noting gains in women's representation.

Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, highlighted that women secured more seats in the 120-member Assembly - exceeding the 30 per cent gender quota mandated by law.

"I congratulate the people of Kosovo on yet another peaceful and inclusive election," she said.

Following the final certification of election results on March 27, attention now turns to the formation of Kosovo's new government, she added, recognising complex negotiations ahe...